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denver botanic gardens volunteer Volunteers are essential to our mission of connecting people with plants. Each year more than 1,100 volunteers donate their time to help in virtually every area of the Gardens, and our gardens at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield and Mount Goliath.

Volunteers provide diverse expertise and experience to our programs, gardens, research efforts, customer experiences and special events. In turn, volunteers work alongside expert staff and have many opportunities for learning and gaining experience.

Volunteering opportunities:

How To Become a Denver Botanic Gardens Volunteer:

You must be at least 16 years old.
Fill out a volunteer form here.
Once your application is received, you will be contacted to schedule an initial interview with a placement coordinator.

If you are a current Denver Botanic Gardens volunteer and would like to view your volunteer profile, please click here.

View our Winter 2009 Volunteer Newsletter

Volunteer opportunities offer something for everyone, regardless of age, background, or areas of interest. Personal satisfaction for helping others is guaranteed. I always leave feeling better than when I came.”
– Peg, volunteer

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A shift in seasons is bringing significant change to Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield.

NEW IN 2009!
Greenhouses at Chatfield

Need a break from the gym but don’t have time for a day trip to the mountains? Come to Chatfield for a brisk nature walk along our 2 miles of trails. Keep an eye out for migrating birds, ducks on the ponds, foxes – and, perhaps, a glimpse of a bear or two in the distance!

Deer Creek Discovery children's area
Bring the little ones out to play at Chatfield in our whimsical tree house.

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